GUIDE: NYE 2024 Miami-Dade celebrations include Big Orange drop, stars such as Cardi B

Cardi B arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini, Invision)

MIAMI – Miami’s free fireworks are at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Blvd., in downtown. The hoisting of the Big Orange will be at the InterContinental Miami hotel, and Willy Chirino is set to headline a concert. For more information about VIP options, visit this page.

In Miami Beach, one of the most coveted tickets will be in Mid-Beach. The entertainment at the Fontainebleau, at 4441 Collins Ave., includes the pool area, the bars, and the nightclub. Cardi B, DJ Gryffin, and Offset will be there. For more information and tickets, visit this page.

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The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is hosting a family-friendly party with the magic of the NightGarden features, which include an interactive talking tree. There will be fireworks and a DJ. For more information and tickets, visit this page.

Miami’s best panoramic view of the fireworks displays is arguably at The W Miami, at 485 Brickell Ave. Admission to the party includes a four-hour open bar. For more information and tickets, visit this page.

The Biltmore Hotel is hosting a dinner with an open bar, a DJ, and a fireworks display. For more information, visit this page.

The Ritz-Carlton, at 455 Grand Bay Drive, in Key Biscayne, is hosting a gala with a band, culinary displays, a champagne toast, and a fireworks show. For more information, visit this page.

Dreamland promises to be the “ultimate LGBTQ+” five-day party starting Thursday. It includes parties from South Beach to Wynwood. The Purple Disco Machine is the headliner of the NYE party from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at The Oasis, at 2335 N. Miami Ave. For more information and tickets, visit this page.

We Belong Here, an EDM party, will be held at The Alfred I. DuPont Building, at 169 E. Flagler St., in Downtown Miami. The long list of DJs includes Andrew and Gino Gomez, of Calussa; Kimonos; and Night Tales. For more information and tickets, visit this page.

Sexy Fish Miami, at 1001 S. Miami Ave., is hosting a party with a guest DJ, and ocean-inspired drinks. For more information about tickets and reservations, visit this page.

Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge, at 412 NW N. River Dr., near downtown, is hosting a party inspired by Tropicana, a historic Cuban cabaret in Havana. For more information and reservations, visit this page.

In Coconut Grove, The Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, at 3000 Florida Ave., will be celebrating with a dinner from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Mayfair Grill, and a party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., at Sipsip. For more information and tickets, visit this page.

In South Beach, the city is hosting a fireworks show near Ocean Drive. Nikki Beach will have a party on the sand with a fireworks show. For more information, visit this page.

The Magic City Hippies are set to perform at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The party starts at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit this page.


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